Psalm 103; Ephesians 2; Psalm 103; 2 Corinthians 12; John 15; Ephesians 1

Lord God, I say, bless you. Thank you that by your grace, through faith, my soul is alive and able to turn to you and to commune with you, and able to say, bless you, Lord.

Now, through your word, I know your benefits. You forgive my iniquities. You heal my diseases. You have redeemed my life from destruction. You have crowned me with loving kindness and tender mercies.

You satisfy my mouth with good things. Good physical food yes, but more than that, your living word, through praise and song, in my heart and out of my mouth. My youth is renewed like feathers renewed on an eagle.

You, Father, are merciful and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in mercy. Your mercy is great to those who fear you.

You know me, Lord. You know I came from dust. You know my weakness, but you are my strength now because, by your grace and for your purposes, you have chosen me.